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Norman Cornish – A Slice of Life

@ Mining Art Gallery

06 April 2019 - 01 January 2020

As part of a countywide celebration, the centenary of Norman Cornish’s birth will be marked by a special exhibition at the Mining Art Gallery, co-curated by members of the local community.

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Amazing Space

@ The Word, National Centre for the Written Word, South Shields

29 June 2019 - 23 February 2020

July 2019 marks 50 years since man first set foot on the Moon and to celebrate this momentous event, our latest exhibition ‘Amazing Space’ will open on 29 June.

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#Untitled10 2019

@ The Bowes Museum

11 October 2019 - 28 February 2020

10 artists in residence will present a unique series of works in progress around the Museum, near items or stories that have influenced their creation...

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The Power and the Virtue: Guido Reni’s Death of Lucretia

@ The Bowes Museum

26 October 2019 - 20 January 2020

This is the first exhibition outside London, dedicated to the Italian Baroque master Guido Reni, presenting the artist and his relevance in Western art history...

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ICE SKATING

@ Life Science Centre

09 November 2019 - 05 January 2020

It's an unmissable festive tradition in Newcastle so book your ice skating tickets online today.

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CHRISTMAS AT LIFE

@ Life Science Centre

09 November 2019 - 05 January 2020

Explore winter skies, create 3D decorations to take home, enjoy festive science demos, meet Santa and skate on the outdoor ice rink - just some of the things you can enjoy at Life this Christmas!

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Alice In Winterland

@ Lightwater Valley

22 November 2019 - 30 December 2019

Discover a fantastical family-friendly festive trail at Lightwater Valley this Christmas with the enchanting Alice in Winterland.

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Beauty and the Beast

@ Theatre Royal Newcastle

26 November 2019 - 19 January 2020

For the first time ever the spellbinding pantomime Beauty and the Beast comes to Newcastle Theatre Royal in a spectacular and enchanting production for all the family, starring legendary Theatre Royal panto stars Danny Adams, Clive Webb and Chris Hayward.

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New Winter Wonderland @ Rainton Arena

29 November 2019 - 23 December 2019

FESTIVE family fun is all lined up at a leading North East venue, as it brings a Winter Wonderland to the region for the first time...

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Snow White: The Pantomime

@ Empire Theatre & Cinema

30 November 2019 - 31 December 2019

The Empire’s smash hit family pantomime returns in 2019 in partnership with Leah Bell.

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DEEP SEA ADVENTURES

@ The Hullabaloo

30 November 2019 - 26 April 2020

Our newest creative play installation, Deep Sea Adventures, will be in The Hullabaloo from Novembe

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MUSICAL CHRISTMAS IN THE ATRIUM

@ The Word, National Centre for the Written Word, South Shields

30 November 2019 - 22 December 2019

Join us here at The Word throughout late November and December for a ‘Musical Christmas in the Atrium’!

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SANTA CLAUS AT LIFE

@ Life Science Centre

30 November 2019 - 23 December 2019

Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a family visit to Santa’s Grotto.

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AN AUDIENCE WITH FATHER CHRISTMAS

@ Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens

30 November 2019 - 08 December 2019

Have you been on your best behaviour this year? If so Father Christmas is waiting for you at Belsay Hall. Gather round for Christmas tales by the tree and take the chance to get a photo with the big man himself. There's a gift in store for every girl and boy too!

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Supper with Santa

@ Wynyard Hall

30 November 2019 - 24 December 2019

A truly magical Christmas experience! Children will delight in joining Santa for supper… and as a special surprise, our little guests will enjoy a trip through The Gardens to meet Santa’s real Reindeer!

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Reindeer & Elf Trail

@ Wynyard Hall

30 November 2019 - 31 December 2019

Come and meet Santa’s REAL Reindeer at Wynyard Hall this Christmas! Stroke and feed* the beautiful Reindeer, who we are looking after until Christmas Eve…

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Santa’s Enchanted Wonderland Grotto

@ The Bowes Museum

01 December 2019 - 22 December 2019

Santa is coming to the Museum again this December, so come and join us for a magical family experience...

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One More Sleep

@ Gala Theatre and Cinema

02 December 2019 - 29 December 2019

£7 - £8 (Group rate £6.50 - £7.50)

From the team behind Mrs Claus’ Kitchen and Once Upon A Christmas comes a brand new show for little adventurers and their grown-ups.

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Jack Frost

@ Arts Centre Washington

03 December 2019 - 08 December 2019

Jack Frost is a music filled Christmas show about friendship and the joy of joining in...

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ENCHANTED BELSAY HALL

@ Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens

05 December 2019 - 22 December 2019

Our Enchanted series returns to Belsay Hall, 5 - 22 December, with charming new elements for 2019.

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THE POLAR BEARS GO UP

@ The Hullabaloo

06 December 2019 - 24 December 2019

£8.00 – £10.00

Join us this Christmas for The Polar Bears Go Up, a fun, surreal and highly enjoyable theatrical treat for young adventurers aged 2-5.